Brief Summary
This episode of Dub Talk reviews the English dub of the first Digimon Adventure tri. movie, "Reunion," focusing on the ADR direction, script adaptation, and voice acting performances. The hosts discuss returning voice actors, recast roles, and overall impressions of the dub's quality and faithfulness to both the original series and the Japanese version of the movie.
- ADR direction and script adaptation are solid, maintaining the spirit of the original Saban dub while staying true to the Japanese version.
- Voice acting performances are a mixed bag, with some returning actors seamlessly reprising their roles and new cast members delivering commendable performances, while others fall short of expectations.
- Overall, the dub is a worthwhile nostalgia trip that successfully captures the essence of the original Digimon Adventure series while offering a fresh take on the characters and story.
Intro and Personal Memories
The hosts introduce the episode and their topic: the English dub of Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 1: Reunion. They share personal memories of the Digimon franchise, noting its similarities to Pokémon and their experiences watching the original series. One host expresses disappointment over the replacement of the original opening song with a generic track in the American localization.
ADR Direction and Script Adaptation
The hosts discuss the ADR direction and script adaptation for the movie. Brian Johnston, a relative newcomer, directed the dub, while Drake Chamberlain and Mark Ryan, both of whom worked on the original Digimon Adventure, handled the script adaptation. One host expresses disappointment that Mary Elizabeth McGlynn didn't direct, but notes that Johnston did a good job of letting the actors do their thing. The hosts appreciate that the scriptwriters from the old Saban era were involved, as it maintains the spirit of the original dub while staying true to the Japanese version.
Digimon Partners Voice Cast
The hosts discuss the voice actors for the Digimon partners. Many of the original voice actors returned, including Tom Fahn as Agumon, Kirk Thornton as Gabumon, and Laura Summer as Patamon. Some roles were recast, with Kyle Hebert taking over as Greymon and Kate Egan replacing Edie Mirman as Gatomon. The hosts share their opinions on the replacements, with one noting that Jeremy We actually kind of sounds like the old Bo Mon.
New Characters Voice Cast
The hosts discuss the voice actors for the new characters introduced in Digimon Adventure tri. Doug Erholtz plays Daigo Nishijima, Jeremy Lee plays Maki Himekawa, and Christina Vee plays Meiko Mochizuki. The hosts share their thoughts on the casting choices, with one noting that Jeremy Lee's casting as an older, more mature woman is an interesting change of pace.
Returning Digidestined Voice Cast - Part 1
The hosts discuss the voice actors for the returning Digidestined characters, focusing on the recast roles. Teras Sands plays Hikari (Kari) Kamiya, Johnny Yong Bosch plays Takeru (T.K.) Takaishi, and Robbie Daymond plays Joe Kido. The hosts share their opinions on the new voice actors, with one praising Teras Sands' performance as Kari and another expressing reservations about Johnny Yong Bosch's portrayal of T.K.
Returning Digidestined Voice Cast - Part 2
The hosts continue discussing the voice actors for the returning Digidestined characters, focusing on the actors who reprised their roles. Mimi Tachikawa is played by Philece Sampler, Izumi Kōshirō (Izzy) is played by Mona Marshall, and Sora Takenouchi is played by Colleen O'Shaughnessey. The hosts express their delight at the return of the original voice actors, praising their performances and noting how well they captured the essence of their characters.
Returning Digidestined Voice Cast - Part 3
The hosts discuss the final two Digidestined characters: Yamato (Matt) Ishida, played by Vic Mignogna, and Taichi (Tai) Kamiya, played by Joshua Seth. The hosts have differing opinions on Vic Mignogna's performance as Matt, with one finding it to be the weakest of the dub and the other disagreeing slightly. They both praise Joshua Seth's return as Tai, noting how well he captured the character's maturity and struggles towards adulthood.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
The hosts share their final thoughts on the English dub of Digimon Adventure tri. Movie 1: Reunion. They agree that it was a worthwhile nostalgia trip and that the dub was well-done overall, despite some mixed feelings about the recast roles. They discuss the challenges of dubbing the movie and express their gratitude that it was dubbed at all. They also mention where viewers can watch the subbed and dubbed versions of the movie and where to find the hosts on social media.
